Cuban Restaurants near Hoboken, NJ

“A big shout out to my best latin place in Hoboken: Chango Kitchen. Traditional yummy latin dishes. Our faves are churrasco con chimichurri (skirt steakgrilled) and ropa vieja (shredded beef). My kids loved "alfajores with dulce de leche", "tres leches" and hot chocolate with when it's cold outside. Service is warm and friendly. We can visit the place multiple times and never get tired. #supportlocal“

“Never had a bad meal in 24 years of living in Hoboken and eating at La Isla. One of the best!“

“I’ve been coming here for about 6 years, always on point, service, food and environment. My daughters and even the Vegan daughter have no complaints. Visit and enjoy all they have to offer“

“Truly the greatest dining experience you can have in the area. The food is incredible, the atmosphere is so welcoming and inviting, you’ll never want to leave. If you get a chance, Monica is also the best part of the whole experience. She made our night a 10 out of 10 to 11. Might have to come on a weekly basis moving forward.“

“Authentic as it can be. The food is excellent. The music was awesome and service was good. It was a little hot but the mojitos made up for it“

“Our server Lilianys was spectacular. She had our water glasses full all the time.
The food was spot on. Best I ever had, equal to the home cooked version I had with friends in Little Havana, Miami. Even the touristy places on 8th street.
Very inexpensive. Enough for left overs the next day.“

“The decor at Victors Cafe was absolutely stunning! I was pleasantly surprised by how beautiful and classy it felt, with a wonderful tropical vibe. Our waiter was truly phenomenal, constantly checking in on us and being incredibly attentive. And the food and desserts were simply amazing. I highly recommend paying a visit to Victors Cafe for an all-around fantastic experience!“

“Good food, special drink called, BUTTER! Get ready it's lights out!!.. lol“

“Here’s a polished, clearer, and more composed version of your review while keeping the strong sentiment and message intact:

This place is nowhere near authentic Cuban cuisine — not even if it were sitting right next to Havana. What they call Ropa Vieja is basically just beef stew. There’s absolutely no understanding of Cuban culture, flavors, or hospitality, which makes sense considering they are not Cuban.

When you ask for something as basic and traditional as moro to go with Ropa Vieja, they act like it’s an unusual request and explain that it’s not included. Their “solution” is to mix watered‑down black beans with white rice and whatever else they decide to throw in. It’s not even close.

The décor doesn’t help either. A few cigar boxes here and there, but most of it is Santa Muerte imagery — so, as you can guess, not Cuban at all. I don’t fault anyone for trying, but don’t advertise something you clearly don’t know how to make. Even something as simple and essential as hoja de laurel — bay leaf — is missing entirely, both in sight and in flavor.

Overall, it feels like a place run by young people without the cultural background or culinary knowledge to deliver what they’re selling.

If you want, I can also rewrite it in a more formal, humorous, or sharper tone.“

“We had a private party at Havana Central. We occupied the upstairs space. We had about 40 people but the space can accommodate more The party coordinator Elaine was so helpful and accommodating. The food and drinks were amazing. The party packages were a tremendous value. The service was excellent The space was perfect-open and airy. The music was set to a perfect level so we could have conversation without having to yell. They had tv screens with the World Cup playing. The upstairs space even has a privet bar and bathroom.“

“Our server Albert L was amazing. We went there for a birthday and he provided us with an amazing experience and made the birthday girl and the entire party feel special. If you get him as a server you are sure to have a beautiful experience and if the experience wasn’t enough the food and atmosphere were just as amazing.“

“Great food!!! And drinks 🍹“

“I know it’s been around but still a favorite ❤️Very trendy & modern. It’s valet service to the ambiance to the food music wait and drinks services. Pricey but worth it..we enjoyed paying for this level of service....The woman that manages the beautiful bathroom got my tip lol.Ty..so beautiful“

“The food and service are excellent.“

“I ate at this restaurant during my Christmas vacation visit to New York. It is fantastic! The staff is friendly and welcoming. The food is so tasty. It was better than the big advertised restaurants. If you want a real delicious meal and some great music while you eat, go to this place. It's a hidden gem.“

“😁rumba the food is excellent so fresh ...everything i ate was so good.. and the staff very professional and very caring to my needs.. I must say rumba has to be one of the best restaurants around ..great atmosphere“

“I came across this Cuban fusion restaurant. The interior design with the lighting is absolutely gorgeous. Low key reminds me of clubbing. It was packed when I went but my server was super attentive and always taking care of me. I ordered the crispy wings with sesame garlic and it was bomb! The flavor was on point and the meat is super tender yet juicy! Next, I also ordered black rice seafood paella because I love black rice and it does have a kick to it. So if you don’t like spicy I dont recommend but the flavor is a spicy and sour. I never eaten any Cuban so it wasn’t my favorite but the clams calamari and shrimp were fresh! It was a bit salty and I think they recently changed a new chef but my server was so nice and immediately ask
if I wanted to order something else which I did. I ordered the mushroom noodles and the mushroom were super tender and each strand of the noodles were covered with sauce! It’s a simple dish but it reminds me of home. And to finish that I ordered dessert. I was a bit indecisive with either mango sorbet or tres leches but I chose tres leche. The sweetness is definitely suitable for me. It’s not tooo sweet for me but the cake itself is on the dry part. I am definitely coming back for their happy hours menu! I saw the $2 oyster and their mango sorbet!“

“Everything was wonderful from the ambience , food and service . Celebrated my birthday with my family !! We all enjoyed every morsel. Thank you for all.“

“I came to this restaurant for the first time on Saturday, and I completely fell in love with the food. Everything was absolutely delicious. It was so good that I went back again on Sunday brought my mother-in-law with me, and now today, Tuesday, I’m going back again — that’s how amazing it is.
I usually don’t like to only write reviews when something is bad, so I had to make sure I wrote one for this place because they truly deserve it. The food, the flavor, and the overall experience were just incredible.
I recommend this place 1000%. Definitely a must-try!“

“Ordered catering for a non profit for 100 people. I cannot sufficiently express how pleased I am. The communication was great, the setup was spectacular, the staff was amazing and the food was exceptional. We had a very diverse audience including vegans, everyone left very happy with so many compliments on how great the food was. Casa Cubana is now without question my #1 option for any of my catering needs in the area.“

“Small corner store w some seating. Their Cuban sandwich is fantastic, especially with sausage. Love the steak sandwich as well super simple but everything just works so well together to create a great sandwich. By the way their coffee is excellent as well“

“Reminds me of my grandmother’s cooking“

“Incredible Cubano, excellent frozen margarita 👍🏻“

“Good home cooked latino food ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 😊🥰“

“Montuno is one of my favorite spots. I come here often with friends for the delicious Cuban cuisine and the incredible service. Adriana and Jacky are always attentive, genuinely kind, and consistently go above and beyond to make every visit special. They create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere that keeps us coming back. Highly recommended!“

“I went to Kuba for the first time and absolutely loved the atmosphere. It was lively, with great live music, delicious food, and an all-around fun vibe. Our bartender, Brian, really made the experience enjoyable with his great service. I would definitely come back!“

“Great experience here! Would recommend. :)“

“Recomiendo todo. la comida muy deliciosa y la atención excelente. Nos saludan como parte de su familia , yo me siento muy satisfecha en todos los aspectos, excelente atención , el lugar muy acogedor y limpio. Lo recomiendo‼️👍🏻“

“Alot of love love for everyone relaxing charming and the best made Cuban Food made on the premises a true delight.“

“Who ever owns this place or really Rumba Cubana in general as a whole is a genius. How do they make such great food at such low prices but still makes the restaurants upscale in feel while still delivering great service is the holy Trinity of restaurants. Go to any of them.“

“This was my first visit here. (I previously have had delivery on a couple of occasions and the food was very good.) Despite being a little early for our reservations and the place being very busy, we were seated immediately at the outdoor table I had requested in the reservations. The cocktails didn't take that long to be brought and were very good. The fried calamari appetizer (tapas) was outstanding- each piece perfectly crispy and not one piece was chewy. The sweet chili sauce worked very well with a mild heat in the middle of the tongue surrounded by sweetness. My wife enjoyed the jamon croquettas despite it lacking any sort of aioli or dipping sauce. My main dish of the deep fried Red Snapper was perfectly crisp on the outside, moist and tender inside and all around tasty. My wife enjoyed her fired cheese mofongo. Dessert of guava cheesecake and also the flan were good as well. Overall, service was good and the maitre d' walks around checking in on guests which is a nice touch. Overall, I thought the prices were very reasonable and you get nice size portions making it a good value. Just be aware that inside is fairly large and can get loud. Their windows are thick and outside you only really hear it when the door opens. Considering we live across the street and stare at the place from our windows, we'll be back, likely often.“

“Excelente Servicios y Buen Ambiente“

“First time at Tina's... you know this spot is legit when all the local construction workers eat there too😋😋😋“

“I had the Morcilla n it was delicious. Gotta go n try everything lol“

“We went here to celebrate my mom’s 62nd birthday and we had an amazing time. The waiter and owner were very welcoming and professional. The place was very clean and vibrant, the music was enjoyable, the food was delicious, and the drinks were on point. We are definitely coming back.“

“Hace poco hice un pedido para un evento social familiar por un valor de $540 pero decidí pagar con mi tarjeta de crédito, obviamente me cobran el impuesto tax 6.625% de venta, sin embargo, tuvieron el descaro de cobrarme un 2.9% adicional por el uso de la tarjeta de crédito. Cuando les pregunté, me dijeron que había un cajero (ATM) automático que podía usar, por lo tanto si lo pagaría en efectivo y solo pagaría $ 540. Parece obvio que están tratando de estafar el impuesto sobre las ventas del gobierno. en cualquier caso, la comida no era tan buena y nunca volveré a ellos. Buen trabajo para estafar a los clientes pidiéndoles efectivo en lugar de pagar una factura de tarjeta de crédito.“

“Good food, good menu and good waitress“

“Owner is so sweet and workers are attentive even when busy. I am happy to say they take their time with their food, and provide excellent service. I did not mind waiting because scenery and weather was great as they provide seating in front the place.
Highly recommend!
My favorite spot“

“Everything is delicious!❤️“

“This restaurant has become my go-to recommendation. These employees show remarkable warmth and treat me like a regular. The food delivers flavor satisfaction and portion generosity. Tasty meals, fair costs and employees who really know their job. This place offers dependable satisfaction.“

“I found this place through instagram and went in person had the sweet chilli wings and two empanadas, amazing! Loved it. Not a fan of the yuca fries they were a bit on the dry side but its always a hit or miss when it comes to Yuca / Yuca fries. The atmosphere was amazing, super clean place seems like a small family business loved seeing that. Truly recommend.“

“Every dish is delish! Try for yourself and you will see. I normally don’t do reviews but this place deserves it“

“This place is one of the best places to have a healthy lunch in West New York. I am amazed that it doesn't have any review yet. I tried fish and also lunch specials twice out three times being there, I recommend fish and cow tail. A nice girl works there having very helpful attitude toward customers (unfortunately I don't remember her name but you will find her at lunch). You might have a little bit of problem communicating in english, but all of the times that I had lunch there, they prepared exactly what I meant. A meal size was more than enough for me and I am not skinny, unhealthy or anything. Did I mention the price? it is worth every penny.“

“The food was extremely flavorful and delicious. If I am back in NJ I will come back for sure.
As a vegetarian I got served a meal that had meat in it. It was a large order so I don't fully fault them. I'm sure if I had ordered on my own they would have said something.

Vegetarian options: Not much for vegetarians and my rice ended up having meat in it. It was a large order so I don't fully blame them“

“Deliciosa comida y excelente atención“

“Gilberto's is the kind of place that feels like home the moment you walk in warm, family-friendly, and full of heart. The service was genuinely great, and you can tell the staff takes pride in what they do.
We ordered the Sopa Gallego, the Ropa Vieja, and the star of the meal the Cubano sandwich. The sopa was hearty and comforting, and the ropa vieja was something special tender, slow-cooked shredded beef with deep, layered flavors that brought back a wave of nostalgia with every bite. Incredibly filling too, the kind of dish that warms you from the inside out.
But the Cubano? That's what you come back for. Perfectly pressed golden bread with just the right amount of crunch giving way to layers of juicy roasted pork, savory ham, melted Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and mustard every bite was a perfect balance of salty, smoky, and bright. It wasn't just a sandwich, it was a moment. The kind that makes you close your eyes and just appreciate it. I will go out on a limb and say this is the best Cubano in New Jersey don't sleep on it.
The flavors throughout felt authentic and lovingly made, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality you're getting. This is the kind of neighborhood spot that deserves to be packed every night.
We will absolutely be coming back. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a genuine Cuban meal in a warm, family-friendly atmosphere“

“My family and I ordered from Wonder 2 days ago. The ordering experience was very easy. The driver got to out house within the time we were told. Everything in our order was correct. It was fresh, hot, and delicious. A great experience!“

“Great food and great service. The food reminds me of home and is reasonably priced. We keep coming back for the ox tail stew, ribs, beef steak, porkchops, dumplings and the boneless chicharonnes de pollo. Most meals are served with white or yellow rice and beans or vegetables. If you want to try something different, they have the beef liver and squid ink fried rice which remind me of squid ink Paella. The combination meals are a great option to try out different dishes. The staff and owners always greet you with a warm welcome.“